About Nelson

Nelson offers a vibrant blend of relaxed kiwi lifestyle, a safe and positive environment, world class scenery, year round favourable climate and central New Zealand location.

Nelson has a rich colourful history, stable economy and an exciting future which is why growing numbers of people from all over the world who choose to call Nelson home.

The result is a vibrant, innovative and dynamic community –some even call it paradise.

What's so special about the Nelson Tasman region?

• Frequent winner of the highest sunshine hours in New Zealand
• Stunning and diverse scenery from mountains, lakes , beaches, rocks and coastal walkways to native bush, and the Boulder Bank.
• Three beautiful and very different national parks; Abel Tasman, Nelson Lakes and Kahurangi.
• There is a huge range of outdoor activities; mountain biking , sea kayaking, tramping nature tours and much, much more.
• More than 350 working artists with galleries and studios throughout the region.
• Over 100 cafe's.
• The famous Saturday Market in Nelson City crammed with local food, incredible crafts and local fashion.
• The School of Music, New Zealand’s oldest music school

Whether it's for a day, a week, or a decade we know you will love your time in the Nelson Tasman region, and we look forward to sharing this extraordinary place we call home.

For more information about our stunning region check out NelsonTasman.co.nz and DoC - Nelson Tasman, they're full of amazing things to see and do.